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Christmas Gift Guide | The Luxury Edit

This is a sponsored postLast week we talked affordable gifts and stocking-fillers, so for my next gift guide, I've curated an edited selection of luxury gifts! These are my top picks in terms of treating a true beauty-lover, so I hope it gives you some ideas in terms of buying gifts or adding things to your own wish list.Foreo Luna Mini 2 in Fuchsia* | £119 | If you know someone who is a skincare fanatic and is always looking up new ingredients and products to put to the test, then I can't recommend this enough. It's a rechargeable facial cleansing device made with silicone as opposed to traditional bristles, so it's much more hygienic than many other models out there, as well as being incredibly gentle. A single charge lasts for ages and it's quick and easy to wash. There are a variety of textures, so this will work for any skin type and you can set the tempo using the custom settings. It also prompts you when to move onto the next part of your face and has an ergonomic design, meaning that it's effortless to use even for people who haven't tried anything that looks quite like this before. It just takes your cleanse to the next level, keeping the skin clean and clear. It's an amazing investment that someone who loves their skincare will definitely thank you for. You can also get 25% off with the code JASMINETB.

Elizabeth Arden White Tea Candle* | £20 | This is slightly more on the pricey side for a candle, however I still think it's pretty good value given the size of the product. It's a lovely, light spa-like scent that I think so many people will like and will work with a variety of room decors. It has a fresh but slightly warm and sweet scent with white tea extract, tonka bean and madras wood.

Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne | £90 | This is definitely an investment, however I firmly believe that everyone loves a bit of Jo Malone! I definitely recommend having a nosey around the recipient's perfume shelf before splashing out, however my personal favourite is the Nectarine Blossom & Honey. These colognes work like a splash of fragrance - they're very fresh and light, being noticeable but not overbearing. This one in particular is a warm, floral, sweet, fruity blend. Of course the packaging and the display box just add to the luxury feel!

Clean Six Piece Reserve Travel Spray Layering Collection* | £39 | This is one of a few great gifts from Cult Beauty this year. If you know someone who loves fresh, clean fragrances then this is the perfect gift, because it allows them to try a variety of scents in this kind of family. Rain is incredibly refreshing, Warm Cotton is soft and clean, Citron Fig is fresh and fruity, Sel Santal (my personal favourite) is warm, sweet and fruity, Sueded Oud is woody and spicy and Blonde Rose is floral while also slightly musky. I'm a huge fan of these kinds of nature-inspired fragrances and they can be mixed and matched and layered together, plus the size makes them so handy for keeping in your handbag.

Aromatherapy Associates Miniature Bath & Shower Oil Collection* | £40 | This set contains a mini of each of the Aromatheraphy Associates bath and shower oils. You only need a couple of drops to really get the fragrance and each one is designed to combat a particular issue or capture a certain mood. Again, it's just a great way for someone lucky to sample several products from this collection without you having to take a gamble and commit to buying them one big bottle. Relax Light (with ylang ylang and petitgrain) and De-Stress Mind (with chamomile and frankincense) are two of my favourites.

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Body Boom Set* | £52 | The Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is such a cult product and I can say that it's totally worth the hype! If you know someone that swears by it or who enjoys these kinds of warm, yummy fragrances then this is a great gift because not only do you get a pot of the super-smoothing, richly moisturising body butter but there's also the matching shower cream. It has a gorgeous, moisturising formula and the same beautiful scent. The ingredients in these products include acai, coconut oil and caffeine - perfect for dry winter skin!

Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops Set* | £34 | I was ridiculously excited when I saw this set had landed in the UK via Cult Beauty because it allows you to sample a selection of shades from the collection for the same price as the full-sized bottles and realistically - who uses up an entire thing of a product like this anyway? My slight downside is that I don't think many skin tones will suit every single shade in here, however they can be mixed together to create your own perfect colour. You only need a tiny amount of these molten metal liquid highlighter drops to get incredible impact! They can be used over foundation or mixed in with it, depending on what kind of look you're going for. The set contains the icy duo-chrome blue Halo, silvery-pink Celestial, warm and pearly Moonlight and stunning burnished Rose Gold (my favourite, if you couldn't tell...)

Becca Apres Ski Glow Collection Face Palette | £45 | review | Make sure you check out my review on this palette for the full low-down, however Becca is pretty much the authority on cheek products, so if you know someone who travels a lot then this is a great all-in-one palette. There's a really good spread of colours in here and it contains highlighters, blushers and a bronzer for a much lower price than the products are available individually.

Zoeva Rose Gold Brush Set | £65 | review | I must mention one of these sets every year in my gift guides! However I really do think they're perfect as a present. The brushes are stunning, wash incredibly well and are of amazing quality. I personally think this original collection is the perfect 'starter set' because you get pretty much every brush you need to do your face and eye makeup on a day-to-day basis. The foundation brush and two eyeshadow brushes are ones I use pretty much daily. Be sure to check out my full review too!

Daniel Wellington Watch Gift Bundles* | £129-159 | I think this is such an amazing concept! Essentially you get to customise the perfect watch gift set for someone special. You can choose the tone, face colour and size of the watch, as well as the strap design. However there's also the option to choose one of their pre-made versions. Here I chose the Classic Petite face (28mm) in Rose Gold with the smooth leather tan Durham strap. As well as the watch itself, you also get to pick an additional strap (I opted for the textured chocolate leather York), another watch face or a rose gold cuff. I think this is such a beautiful gift and I love the fact that you can choose exactly what you think someone will love. You can also get 15% off with the code JASMINETALKS.

A Jo Malone fragrance is definitely on my list! The Cover FX set looks lovely too! I really wanted the Becca face palette too, but after reading your review I changed my mind especially since I have all of the last three!

The Cover FX set is such a good present to get for beauty lovers - it's not your usual brand and definitely the type of product that you'd use a lot these days, with the popular emphasis on highlighters!

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I have that Zoeva brush set and I love it! I use pretty much all of the brushes in that kit. I keep seeing Daniel Wellington watches on lots of blogs and it's really making me want to buy one! Fab gift guide :) xo

Those Clean fragrance minis are so cute! I think DW watches are a great gift - and if they already own one, even adding a new band to their collection is a great option. I think little leather goods like wallets, card wallets, and mini pouches/bags are great little options too! But honestly, who could say no to luxury beauty?